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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.45, 843.67 and 445.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.45, 843.67 and 445.75 is: 615.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.45 : 843.67 = 445.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.45/843.67 = 445.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.45x = 843.67 × 445.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.45x = 376,066.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,066.59/611.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.04

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